There’s a definite split opening up in the National League between the top and bottom halves. Going into play today, just one and a half games separates the five teams who are currently fighting for the second and third wild-card spots, plus the NL Central. Effectively, they’re the teams fourth through eighth in the overall standings. After them though, you have a five and a half game gap before anybody else shows up - the Pirates, currently well below .500 with a record of 40-45. The reality is that no team in the wild-card era has made the post-season after 45+ losses in their opening 85 games.
Diamondbacks Gameday Thread, #87: 7/5 vs. Mets
